The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DIVIDEND
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More clues leading to the result DIVIDEND
- Row about short tape — daughter shares bonus feature
- Benefit from investment is cut about a quarter
- Share of profit split with north Germany
- Share I had in nightclub — and without acrimony originally
- Not in agreement about November’s bonus
- Ice hockey team, in committed final, profit
- Make into parts before New Delhi gives payoff
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "profit" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case profit = dividend.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DIVIDEND mean?
DIVIDEND noun- A number or expression that is to be divided by another.
- A pro rata payment of money by a company to its shareholders, usually made periodically (eg, quarterly or annually).
- Beneficial results from a metaphorical investment (of time, effort, etc.)